Is the 747 8F still in production?
Is the 747 8F still in production?
Boeing has announced that production of the iconic 747 will come to an end in 2022 as dwindling customer demand and low sales for its latest variant became the final nail in the coffin for the aging plane line. The 747 was the first quad-jet engine and dual-level passenger aircraft to roam the skies.
How much does a 747 8F cost?
According to Boeing, the current list price of a passenger 747-8 would be $418.4 million.
How many 747 are left?
Boeing’s 747 assembly line is winding down. The aircraft manufacturer only has 12 orders left to fill. When the last jumbo rolls off the assembly line, it will mark the end of an era for an aircraft that’s spanned fifty-plus years. Production of the plane is expected to wrap up next year.
What is the max speed of a 747 8?
614 mph
Boeing 747-8/Top speed
When will the Boeing 747 8F be delivered to the UK?
February 2019: This month saw one delivery made of the 747 8F to Volga-Dnepr UK Ltd. This is the final delivery to this operator completing their order of six aircraft. Cargolux the launch customer of the Boeing 747-8F received their first aircraft on 12 October 2011 at Everett.
How many Boeing 747-8Fs did ups order?
The aircraft build on the company’s 2016 order of 14 Boeing 747-8Fs. UPS will also purchase 4 new Boeing 767 Freighters, adding capacity for customers on both U.S. and international routes.
Which airlines have operated the Boeing 747-8?
Cargolux and Nippon Cargo Airlines were the first customers for the 747-8, placing orders for the freighter variant in November 2005. The firm configuration of the aircraft was finalized in October 2006.
How many bowing 747 8F orders are still outstanding?
December 2019: UPS and Volga-Dnepr UK Ltd account for the 17 orders that are still outstanding for the Bowing 747-8F. March 2019: One more 747 8F delivered to UPS taking their total to 10 out of 28.
